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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here.  I too am tired of our (AA) kids UNDERperforming, and I have decided to try and do something about it.   With school starting in 4 weeks, I still have some time to try and partner with my local elementary school and recreation center to offer intensive tutoring at the early level.  Time to get my teaching materials out the boxes and put them to good use.  It's one thing to talk about the issues and problems on this board, but that doesn't get results.  We need ACTION!![/quote]

OP, I think your determination to do something is admirable. I suggest that you also look into ways to address the issue from the parenting/early childhood end. Studies find that low income children are arriving in Kindergarten literally years behind. If that issue could be at least partially addressed, it would make the formal schooling years significantly more fruitful. Good luck to you and keep us updated on what you decide to do.[/quote]

Yes! This!!! I am actively trying to do the work upfront to prepare my child for kindergarten (he is 2.5) and my family looks at me like I am crazy. It is the theory behind the Baby College (Jeffrey Canada from Harlem's Children's zone). It has to start way earlier than kindergarten[/quote]

This was my original post. Where in it does it say that I am sending my kid to baby college? I am just talking about talking to my kid, taking them to the zoo, reading to them etc. I only referenced The Harlem Children's Zone and their "Baby College" because many parents that are low income don't know how to do the basics like reading to the child which would make such a difference. [u][b]The Baby College is for the parents- not the kid[/b][/u]. Now I know why you are confused. Because you saw Baby college and didn't bother to read the next part. And your neurons probably don't  fire rapidly enough for you to have a complete analytical thought and realize 1) wait that is in HARLEM  2) the poster is most likely in DC and 3) I am not sure what this Baby college is about so maybe I should look into it before I jump in and make a comment. I totally understand now. You saw the words baby college and you just proceeded to put your foot in your mouth. You thought I was saying I was sending my kid to a baby college when all I said is I want my child to be prepared for school, and it starts early. Carry on with your day now (You might want to watch old re-runs of Reading Rainbow. They discuss how reading is fundamental).[/quote]

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